Yoshitaka Amano, the prolific Japanese visual artist best known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, is now set to join the Resident Evil universe as a guest designer. Amano will design a new creature, Mortem, for Resident Evil Survival Unit, an upcoming mobile strategy game developed by Aniplex and JOYCITY Corporation.
Survival Unit is set in an alternate timeline where the player awakes in a mysterious hospital, having been used as a test subject by Umbrella Corporation. As players uncover the truth and attempt to escape, they’ll be joined by familiar characters from the original series, including fan-favourites like Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine.
Players will face intense defense battles against powerful creatures inspired by the Resident Evil universe, including Amano’s Mortem, which is described as “an eerie presence that lingers in the unknown”. They’ll need to use both character abilities and environmental mechanics, while also managing their base and crafting survival strategies. The game will support online play, allowing players to connect in real time across the globe.
Resident Evil Survival Unit is scheduled to launch in 2025 across Japan, Korea, North America, Europe, and other regions in Asia. More information is available on the official website.
